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Tempeh vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tempeh and tomato paste

  • Tempeh has more manganese, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B2, and magnesium; however, tomato paste is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and selenium.
  • Tempeh covers your daily manganese needs 43% more than tomato paste.
  • Tomato paste has 25 times less saturated fat than tempeh. Tempeh has 2.539g of saturated fat, while tomato paste has 0.1g.
  • Tomato paste has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tomato paste is 45, while the glycemic index of tempeh is 15.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Tempeh
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 33% 36% 101% 187% 31% 114% 1.2% 170% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 11% 89% 112% 122% 17% 36% 7.7% 39% 29%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +208.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +81%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +220.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +330.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.1%
Contains more IronIron +10.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Tempeh
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 10% 0% 18% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 73% 25% 86% 0% 15% 35% 58% 8.5% 50% 0% 29% 9% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.216mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +369.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2197.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +147.5%
Contains more WaterWater +23.2%
Contains more OtherOther +72.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tempeh
2
25% 32% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
31% 20% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4683.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2587.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tempeh Tomato paste
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tempeh Tomato paste DV% diff.
Manganese 1.3mg 0.302mg 43%
Protein 20.29g 4.32g 32%
Vitamin E 4.3mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.16g 28%
Phosphorus 266mg 83mg 26%
Vitamin C 0mg 21.9mg 24%
Copper 0.56mg 0.365mg 22%
Potassium 412mg 1014mg 18%
Fiber 4.1g 16%
Fats 10.8g 0.47g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.153mg 16%
Saturated fat 2.539g 0.1g 11%
Selenium 0µg 5.3µg 10%
Vitamin K 11.4µg 10%
Magnesium 81mg 42mg 9%
Calcium 111mg 36mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.205g 0.067g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 76µg 8%
Fructose 5.85g 7%
Choline 38.5mg 7%
Calories 192kcal 82kcal 6%
Zinc 1.14mg 0.63mg 5%
Iron 2.7mg 2.98mg 4%
Carbs 7.64g 18.91g 4%
Vitamin B3 2.64mg 3.076mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.278mg 0.142mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Folate 24µg 12µg 3%
Sodium 9mg 59mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.06mg 2%
Net carbs 7.64g 14.81g N/A
Sugar 12.18g N/A
Starch 0.22g 0%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.216mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.194mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.796mg 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.88mg 0.089mg 0%
Leucine 1.43mg 0.124mg 0%
Lysine 0.908mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.893mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.92mg 0.088mg 0%
Histidine 0.466mg 0.071mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tempeh Tomato paste
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Tempeh
31%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tempeh
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.439g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Tempeh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/nutrients
  2. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.